Overview

La Paz is the highest capital city on Earth. Once you get over the altitude cikness you'll feel like 7 million Bolivianos (that's a million bucks to you).

(Was Inca Highlands)

Itinerary

Day 1-2 - Lima

Follow your nose to the Plaza de Armas for a Tunki coffee (Peru's
own) and a chicharron (deep fried pork, deep fried sweet potatoes and
red onion in a sandwich).

Day 1

Arrive in Lima

Day 2

Morning tour briefing

Spend free time exploring the Peruvian capital

Breakfast

Day 3-4 - Cusco

Two things they love in Cusco - spontaneous festivals and stray dogs.
You're bound to come across one or both of these over the next few
days.

Day 3

Acclimatise in Cusco in preparation for the Inca trek

Day 4

Take a walking tour of central Cusco

Explore Cusco and see the local sights during free time

Breakfast

Day 5-8 - Inca Trek

Just remember one step at a time and you'll get to Machu Picchu with no worries at all.

Day 5

Gaze upon massive Inca fortifications in Ollantaytambo

Begin the Inca trek

Hike past the ancient hilltop fort of Huillca Raccay and the archaeological site of Llactapata

Stunning views of snow-capped Veronica Peak

Camp near the village of Wayllabamba

Day 6

The most difficult part of the trek - Dead Woman’s Pass

Panoramas of the Vilcanota and Vilcabama mountain ranges, and ruins in the valley below

Camp with a view over the cloud forest

Day 7

Climb up to the ruins of Runkuracay

Continue up the Inca staircase

Spectacular views of Pumasillo and the entire Vilcabamba range

Enter the beautiful cloud forest

Day 8

The final, and most spectacular, leg of the trek to Machu Picchu

Arrive at Inti Punku, the Gateway of the Sun

Experience a panoramic view of Machu Picchu at sunrise

Explore Machu Picchu on a guided tour

Return to Cusco by train

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 9-10 - Cusco - Puno

Got some knots and niggles from the trek? Head to the main plaza and
start haggling for a massage. Then it's off to Sacred Valley and
Sacsayhuaman for more ruins.

Day 9

Relax and unwind or spend free time exploring Cusco's many markets, museums, eateries and local sights

Day 10

Catch a bus to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca

Breakfast

Day 11 - Lake Titicaca

Have a sleepover with a local Uros Indian family on Lake Titicaca.
Indulge in some home cooking, a few local beers and a bit of musical
entertainment (hint: you'll be asked to join in so don't be shy).

Take a boat across Lake Titicaca to the Uros' floating reed islands

Enjoy a homestay on Amantani Island

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 12-13 - Puno - La Paz

Pretty spectacular bus ride to La Paz as we follow the lake. La Paz
basically sits in a giant bowl so the ride down into the city is hairy
but awesome.

Day 12

Indulge in a breakfast with your host family

Take time to explore the island

Board an afternoon boat back to Puno

Day 13

Stop for lunch in Copacabana en route to La Paz

Breakfast

Day 14-15 - La Paz

Free time to roam the cobblestone streets, shop for kitsch souvenirs
at Calle Linares (pan pipes anyone?) and dried llama foetuses at the
Witches' Market.

What to Know

What's Included

An experienced Peruvian tour leader and there will be the services of local guides at some sites. All transportation, accommodation. sightseeing and meals as indicated.

Not Included

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.

Dates

Trip Dates and Prices

Start Date – End Date

Trip Status

Price

Reviews

Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments

At the end of each trip, we ask our travellers to provide feedback. We publish the positive, negative and neutral feedback on this page to give you an overall idea of what to expect on this trip.

You're so Altiplano

Linda - Germany, 28 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

The trip was an awesome experience and Cristina made us love her country. The Inca Trail was an amazing trek!